I give food gifts all year round to friends, neighbors, relatives and teachers. But the holidays are my favorite time of year to share food with others. The gifts I give are usually homemade or local food products. You can find all kinds of recipes and ideas on the Internet at websites like MarthaStewart, Epicurious and Foodtv. Try wrapping your gift in a tea towel or cloth napkin tied with ribbon for a gift that lasts after the food goodies are gone.
Homemade Food Gift Ideas:
Cinnamon or vanilla sugar in small glass jars
Hot fudge or butterscotch sauce
Mini loaf of quick bread such as cranberry, pumpkin or zucchini
Fruit and nut granola in cellophane bags
Tin of your favorite holiday cookies and a copy of the recipe
Chocolate truffles in candy boxes
Basket of muffins or scones with a jar of honey butter
Buttermilk pancake mix with blueberry lemon sauce (see recipes)
Buttermilk Pancake Mix
(Makes approximately 4 ½ cups dry mix)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
¼ cup sugar
½ cup dry buttermilk powder
2 tsp baking soda
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt
Combine all the ingredients and whisk together to distribute evenly. Refrigerate the mix in a sealed container and use within three months.
Instructions for use:
1. Measure 1 ½ cups mix into a large bowl
2. Whisk together 1 large egg, 1 ½ tbsp melted butter or oil, and 2/3 cup water in another bowl or large measuring cup.
3. Add the liquid mixture to the dry mix and stir until just combined. If the batter seems too thick, add more water by the tablespoonful to reach the desired consistency.
Blueberry Lemon Sauce
(Makes 2 ½ cups)
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 cups frozen blueberries
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp unsalted butter
Cook in a saucepan on medium heat until thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir frequently. Cool completely and store in glass jars in the refrigerator.
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